Read more: cortahojas.com / Chilean Bulk Wines/ Oem wines/.- 2013 heavy frost that hit the main areas where wine between the Coquimbo region to Biobío territory occurs recorded. This climatic variable affecting grape plantations, mainly white varieties.
This situation, according to the Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG), caused in 2014 the production of white wines have a drop of 23.4%, to 243 million liters, while red wines fell 21% to 598 million liters.
Other varieties which recorded declines in production were the chardonnay, 38%; Carmenere, with 35% sauvignon blanc, with 26%.
This situation prompted the syrah in 2014 was transformed into the 4th most planted variety in Chile, displacing the 5th position Carmenere and sixth place chardonnay. The ranking is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.
About Syrah in Chile
The syrah, is a variety that is well adapted to different climates in Chile, from north to south warm, and from the mountains to the sea. It has organoleptic characteristics such as color, taste or texture-that are very versatile and good quality. Alongside this has good yields that can be managed to provide high-end fruit. Hence plantings and yields have not suffered as other varieties.
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